The chittering from the animals stops abruptly, their eyes turning towards Ryne. It's a little bit ominous, but Ichiban almost immediately breaks the tension,

"That's what it takes to get you guys to clam up? Sheesh." He takes a very cute looking raccoon down from where it is lolling on his shoulder, instead cradling it in his arms like a baby. It blows a raspberry at him, its pink tongue extended.

"Uh, hi!" Ichi finally greets Ryne, smiling a big uninhibited grin. "Yeah, that's what it seems like. Magic isn't real where I'm from, as far as I know, but I've definitely always dreamed about it. Maybe not like this, but I'll take it!"